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EU civil protection stage "real scale" emergency response exercise

Fake blood to paint typical injuries in a natural disaster.

04/05/2017

Belgium

Europe's movers and shakers: 'most innovative universities' revealed

Three UK institutions have been rated among the top ten most innovative universities in Europe.

03/05/2017

World News

Workers and activists mark May Day around the globe

Workers and activists around the world have marked May Day with defiant rallies and marches.

02/05/2017

Germany

"Pulse of Europe" holds anti-"Frexit" rallies

Demonstrations have popped up in several nations to champion European unity and to oppose the possibility of "Frexit"

30/04/2017

Europe News

EU leaders agree Brexit negotiating guidelines

In a show of unity at a time of adversity, EU leaders have approved stiff negotiating guidelines for Brexit at a summit in Brussels.

29/04/2017

Ukraine

Ukraine gears up for Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv

Ukraine is gearing up for the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Kyiv next month (May 13).

29/04/2017

Portugal

The great photos that summed up our world over the past year

The World Press Photo Exhibition 2017 has begun wowing crowds with the best images that summed up our world over the past year.

28/04/2017

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Military drills in Murmansk

Russian soldiers held military exercises in Murmansk on Tuesday (25 April) in order to highlight the army’s readiness to fight in severe weather conditions.

26/04/2017

Germany

Sharapova set to return after 15-month doping ban

Maria Sharapova is back on court on Wednesday in the Stuttgart Open.

26/04/2017

Sport

Champions League draw: Real v Athletico and Juve v Monaco

Defending champions Real Madrid will face city rivals Atletico Madrid, and Juventus will face Monaco in the Champions League semi-finals

21/04/2017

Russia

Kremlin involvement in European crime networks revealed

A European think-tank has published a report alleging connections between the Kremlin and the criminal underworld of Europe.

20/04/2017

Markets

French shares rise ahead of presidential election

The CAC40 in Paris was the standout gainer on Thursday with investors reassured there will be no major surprises in Sunday's presidential election.

20/04/2017

World News

Central Europe shivers as snow covers spring blossoms

A cold spell sweeping across central Europe has brought snow back to some countries including Germany, Poland and Slovakia.

19/04/2017

Economy

European car sales surge in March helped by Easter dates

Car sales sped ahead in Europe in March up 10.9 percent from the same month last year with showrooms open for more days linked to the Easter holidays.

19/04/2017

World News

Euroviews. EU should not blackmail Syria over aid

18/04/2017

United Kingdom

How Brexit shattered my illusion of the UK

When I left my native France at the age of 18, I was full of dreams and hope for the future.

17/04/2017

Ukraine

Why won't Russia be at Eurovision 2017?

It comes down to a political disagreement over the annexed Crimea peninsula, and a disabled singer

14/04/2017

Sport

Borussia Dortmund show courage in Monaco match

Borussia Dortmund and Monaco in five goal feast

12/04/2017

World News

Euroviews. Look out Silicone Valley, Europe is coming

Europe is often viewed as a digital laggard, running far behind the US and Asia. But two new reports tell a very different story, showing how European startups are now taking the lead in artificial intelligence, creating new tech hubs, and attracting investment from traditional industrial stalwarts.

12/04/2017

Business Series

It is rocket science: Avio launches on Milan stock exchange

Italian rocket engine maker Avio launches its shares on the Milan exchange, raising money to better compete against rivals SpaceX and Blue Origin.

10/04/2017